Ecommerce Kitting Services
Want to implement kits as a way to increase sales? ShipNetwork can help simplify the kitting process for you. We help you easily create, organize, and manage your kits.
We needed a 3PL that could work WITH us not for us, to be treated like a partner. ShipNetwork has shown that they are up for the task.
COO - Underwear Company
Grow Your Business With Our Kitting Services
Kitting services refers to bundling multiple items into one unique SKU, to be treated as one shippable item. Products can be virtually kitted on your marketplace or warehouse management system (WMS) or physically kitted into prepackaged sets.
One warehouse isn’t going to cut it when you need to get your products from point A to point B quicker and cheaper.
Our growing network of fulfillment center locations allows for efficient transport of inbound and outbound shipments through major ports and prompt delivery to customers in major metropolitan areas.
Benefits of Kitting and Assembly
Physically bundling products can reduce fulfillment costs and increase efficiency, by picking one kitted SKU vs multiple individual SKUs. This can also reduce human error in handling, as a kit with multiple items is already prepackaged, there is less room for error when picking the item.
One of the other benefits of our kitting services is that they can increase order value. Whether physical or virtual, kitting multiple items into a “set” or bundle can be a good way to showcase items that pair well, resulting in a higher value order or up-sell.
Depending on the needs of your business, our team will put together a plan for kitting and assembly that works for you.
For more information, contact us to speak with a member of our fulfillment team.
Order Fulfillment Process: Step by Step
1. Deliver Items to Warehouse
Depending on which of our fulfillment centers is closest to you and your customers, you can ship your inventory to our warehouses in bulk. After receiving your products, we will store them in our warehouse, where they can be easily located, picked, and packed for your customer orders right away.
2. Picking Items From
Online Order
When your customers place an online order, the details of that order are immediately routed to our fulfillment center through our SmartFill fulfillment management platform. It tells us exactly what items are included in the order so we can quickly locate the products in our warehouse, gather them, and carefully pack them.
3. Packing Items
Ordered Online
Our experienced ShipNetwork warehouse teams prepare each order for shipping by carefully packing every item using durable boxes, materials, and tape. Once the package is securely sealed, the shipping label is attached and scanned, and your inventory levels are updated.
4. Shipping
Our 2-Day Delivery Network then picks up the package for shipping and delivery to your customer. You and your customers can track orders through our eCommerce shipping partners, which include UPS, FedEx, USPS, and DHL. With Xparcel, we will help you choose the shipping service that minimizes the transit time and shipping cost for you.
5. Returns
Even when orders are 100% accurate and delivered on time, there will still be a small percentage of returns from customers who decide they no longer need the product or find the item does not meet their particular needs. We offer complete return management services and the restocking of returned items to your inventory when appropriate.
3PL Services FAQs
3PL is an acronym for third-party logistics. This simply refers to a company with which a business chooses to partner to handle logistics needs, including warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution services. Many eCommerce retailers choose to outsource their logistics needs to a 3PL fulfillment company to allow for business growth, lowered shipping costs, and expand their customer reach.
Order fulfillment services for eCommerce is every step that happens between a customer making an online purchase to receiving the delivery. A lot goes into order fulfillment, including the actual packing and shipping of goods from a fulfillment center. It is easily the cornerstone of successful eCommerce and is necessary for any online retailer.
At an eCommerce fulfillment warehouse, the customer’s order information is sent to our facility, where the inventory is stored so items can be located and packed for shipping. The package is then shipped from our closest fulfillment warehouse directly to your customer. These steps may not be visible to your customers, but they are what will define customer satisfaction in the end.
There comes a point in any business when fulfillment needs become too big to do in-house. There are only so many products your team can pack and ship without sacrificing time and resources that could be better spent on business growth. If you’re running out of space for your new products, struggling to keep up with packing and delivery, have seen a significant increase in shipping costs, are unable to compete with other eCommerce sellers, or need a better process for returns, it’s time to partner with an experienced eCommerce fulfillment provider.
Although you won’t physically be in possession of your inventory while it’s in our fulfillment warehouse, you will still have complete access and transparency through our digital dashboard. This allows us to update inventory levels and inform you when products need to be replaced. All inventory is scanned at receiving and routinely monitored, so we have an accurate count and know exactly where everything is located.
Yes, ShipNetwork can handle returns. Our in-house staff is trained to treat the transactions as if they were their own. We will either return the items to your inventory if they meet your specific quality control checks or dispose of damaged items as instructed. We ensure fast and easy return management services, so you don’t have to spend your valuable time handling this aspect of eCommerce fulfillment.
Our SmartFill fulfillment management platform integrates with all the major eCommerce shopping carts and marketplaces, including Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Walmart Marketplace, Magento, and more. We also offer integration for customized platforms via our API. Our ShipNetwork team of onboarding specialists can explain the integration process and how we ensure a smooth and seamless launch after connecting to SmartFill. Contact us to learn more.
We have a nationwide eCommerce fulfillment network of warehouses to store inventory and ship your deliveries from a location closest to your customers. Our West Coast fulfillment centers include Anaheim, CA, Las Vegas, NV, and Reno, NV. Our East Coast fulfillment centers are located in Carlstadt, NJ, Olean, NY, Scranton, PA, and Atlanta, GA,. We also have a fulfillment center in Chicago, IL, to service the midwest, centers in Austin, TX, and Houston, TX for your south-central states, and Denver, CO, and Salt Lake City, UT, to reach your Rocky Mountain customers.
You definitely want to choose a fulfillment provider that can best meet the needs of your eCommerce business. Consider where your customers are located and choose a close fulfillment center that can store your inventory, pick and pack your products, and provide quick and accurate shipping. You should also ensure that your fulfillment service provider has the ability to grow with your business and save you money on shipping costs as demand for your products increases. Learn more about streamlining your eCommerce shipping and how a fulfillment company can help you maximize your growth potential.
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